Released: Pope's March travel plans in Africa!

The low-down: "The programme of Benedict XVI's forthcoming apostolic trip to Cameroon and Angola from 17 to 23 March was made public today."

Highlights:

• The Holy Father will meet with representatives of the Muslim community of Cameroon.
• He will pronounce an address before members of the Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops.
• He will meet with young people in the stadium of Coquieros.

Click here to see Pope Benedict's full announced itinerary. More from Whispers:

"Scheduled to depart Rome on 17 March, the seven-day trek will be evenly divided between the two West African countries, with the pontiff basing himself at the nunciatures in their respective capitals.

... All four major encounters -- the suffering, Muslims, the young and the women's movements -- will include papal addresses, as will separate meetings with the Cameroonian and Angolan bishops.

The longest journey of this pontificate to date in terms of public schedule, Benedict will return to Rome on Monday, 21 March.

A busy pope, and an urgent visit!